Davidoff Grand Cru Robusto

The Grand Cru Robusto takes the line's elegant Dominican blend and gives it the extra girth modern smokers love: 5¼ inches by a 52 ring gauge. The wider format lets the tobacco breathe and pushes a little more body and richness than the slimmer Grand Cru sizes.

What it tastes like

The Ecuador Connecticut wrapper and three aged Dominican fillers come together for a smooth, mild-to-medium smoke that leans toward the medium end here thanks to the ring gauge. Expect hazelnut, cream, toasted bread, cedar, and a pleasant cocoa note underneath. It's classic Davidoff — refined and balanced — but with enough presence to keep an experienced palate engaged.

Who it's for

A superb everyday robusto for someone who wants finesse without sacrificing flavor. It's also a great gateway into the Davidoff world if you generally smoke robustos and find the thin panatelas too light.

If you like it, the Davidoff Grand Cru No. 2 offers the same blend in a leaner corona, and the bolder Davidoff Millennium Blend Robusto is the next rung up in strength. New to matching cigars with drinks? Our cigar strength guide helps — then log it in the Casa DNC app.